La Tour à l'Envers

La Tour à l'Envers: a festival born of passion

The story of La Tour à l'Envers begins with a shared dream: that of a group of young footballers from Castelnau-de-Lévis who wanted to create a music festival at the foot of the medieval castle in their village. In 2022, this dream became a reality with the creation of the La Tour à l'Envers association and the first edition of the festival, which immediately met with popular success.

An exceptional setting: the Castelnau-de-Lévis castle

The festival takes place at the foot of the Castelnau-de-Lévis castle, a medieval fortress whose 40-meter tower, a classified historic monument, overlooks the Tarn valley and offers a spectacular panorama of the episcopal city of Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The festival's name refers to this emblematic tower, seen "upside down" from the bottom of the village. This exceptional heritage setting gives the concerts a unique atmosphere, between ancient stones and starry sky.

An engaged eco-festival

La Tour à l'Envers champions a strong ecological ethic. The festival favors local players for catering and services, promotes short supply chains, and minimizes its environmental footprint. This eco-responsible approach is part of a desire to bring the village to life while respecting its natural and architectural heritage.

World music and intergenerational conviviality

The programming of La Tour à l'Envers features a wide range of world music, rock, reggae, and festive sounds. The festival has hosted internationally renowned artists such as Manu Chao, Mouss et Hakim (formerly Zebda), El Gato Negro Tropical, and Barcelona-based groups like Rumbakana and Alma de Boqueron. The children's area and the intergenerational dimension, supported by volunteers of all ages, make this festival a unique moment of sharing between generations.